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The tragic death of 37-year-old Nigerian student Douglas Izevbigie in the United Kingdom has reignited fears about the health risks faced by Nigerians living and studying abroad. Douglas, who was pursuing a master’s degree at Sheffield Hallam University, passed away on January 21, 2026, after battling an aggressive form of leukaemia. According to reports, Douglas…
Nigeria has been ranked as the leading consumer of dog meat in Africa and the third‑highest in the world, according to a 2026 global report on cultural food practices and animal consumption trends. The ranking places the country behind South Korea and Vietnam, with only those nations consuming more dog meat overall than Nigeria. The…
A fresh terrorist assault in Kwara North claimed the lives of civilians on Monday, compounding a deepening security crisis just days after a high‑profile visit by Vice President Kashim Shettima to the region. Armed assailants attacked Gidan Sani village, a farming community close to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, killing a woman…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified the confusion surrounding electricity meters in Nigeria, emphasizing that only some meters are free under government-funded programmes, while others may require payment through alternative schemes. This clarification follows widespread complaints from consumers who reported being asked to pay for meters despite official policies promising free installations. Free…
The Nigerian Army has officially graduated 589 soldiers following the successful completion of a rigorous four‑week pre‑deployment training programme at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground in Niger State. The training, which began on 12 January 2026, culminated in a formal ceremony on 6 February 2026, marking the soldiers’ readiness for frontline duties with the…
The Anambra State Government has vowed to ensure justice is served following a shocking incident involving a Junior Secondary School (JSS3) student, Miracle Amah, who reportedly arrived at school with burn injuries allegedly inflicted by her guardian, identified as Mrs. Osinachi Edeh. The case has sparked widespread public outrage, prompting immediate statements from government officials…
In one of the deadliest assaults in recent years, over 162 people were killed in a terrorist attack that struck communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, late Tuesday night, February 3, 2026. The violence, carried out by heavily armed bandits, left entire villages in flames and residents in shock and mourning. Among the…
The body of 20-year-old Suleiman Rahma Onono, a student of the Federal College of Education, Okene, was discovered days after she was reported missing, prompting deep shock, grief, and urgent calls for answers from the college community and local authorities. Onono was last seen on a Saturday more than a week before her body was…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Monday, February 2, 2026, as a “Biafra‑Wide Solidarity Lockdown”, urging residents and businesses across the five South‑East states to observe a sit‑at‑home in protest against government actions in Onitsha, Anambra State. The group said the lockdown is a peaceful expression of solidarity with traders affected by recent…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has sparked a national debate by advocating for a single, non-renewable term for both state governors and the President of Nigeria. Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed commissioners, local government chairmen, permanent secretaries, and board members, Bago explained that the fear of losing a second-term election often…
